Things to do This Summer in North Norfolk

Places to Visit Near Deer's Glade This Summer

North Norfolk is bursting with brilliant family days out this summer! From nature trails and historic estates to dinosaurs and seaside shows, here’s your guide to the best kid-friendly activities and events while visiting us at Deer’s Glade this summer.

National Trust: Summer of Play (23 July – 2 September)

You can always count on the National Trust for school holiday fun, and this year is no exception. Their Summer of Play programme features classic lawn games, archery sessions, hobby horse racing, crafts and storytelling.

Locations:

• Oxburgh Estate – Approx. 1 hr 15 min
  
  
• Blickling Estate – Approx. 15 min
  
  
• Felbrigg Hall – Approx. 15 min
  
  
• Sheringham Park – Approx. 20 min
  
  

ROARR! Dinosaur Adventure, Lenwade

Approx. 30 min from Deer's Glade
Visit ROARR! Dinosaur Adventure

• Princess and Hero Weekends (from 5 July) – Meet favourite characters among life-sized dinos.
  
  
• ROARR! & Snore (18–20 July) – Jurassic sleepover with torchlit trails, campfire stories and dino-themed fun.
  
  

The Poo Trail at Pensthorpe (23 July – 2 September)

Approx. 35 min from Deer's Glade
Visit Pensthorpe

• A cheeky, educational scavenger hunt all about animal droppings—guaranteed to entertain curious young minds!
  
  

Bure Valley Railway

Approx. 20 min from Deer’s Glade (Aylsham Station)
Visit Bure Valley Railway

• Free strawberries and cream with any weekend journey in July.
  
  
• Kids Go Free on the August Bank Holiday weekend.
  
  

Pond Dipping at Holkham Hall (28–29 July)

Approx. 50 min from Deer’s Glade
Visit Holkham Hall

• Hands-on pond dipping at Holkham Lake. Nets at the ready as little explorers discover what’s lurking beneath the surface.
  
  

Sandringham Mini Golf & Family Forest School

Approx. 1 hr 10 min from Deer’s Glade
Visit Sandringham Estate

• Mini Golf Course (from 1 July) – Family-friendly competition all summer.
  
  
• Family Forest School (29–31 July) – Den building, bug hunting and marshmallow roasting.
  
  
• Plus the Woodland Playground, Royal Park and the Terrace Café for a well-earned treat.
  
  

Migration Maize Maze at Pensthorpe

Approx. 35 min from Deer’s Glade
Migration Maize Maze at Pensthorpe

• Opens 22 July. Twist and turn through towering corn while learning about the magic of bird migration.
  
  

Cromer Pier Show

Approx. 20 min from Deer’s Glade
Visit Cromer Pier Show

• Running until the end of September. A true seaside tradition with music, comedy, magic and West End-style production values.
  
  

Classic Ibiza at Blickling Hall

Approx. 15 min from Deer’s Glade
Classic Ibiza at Blickling

• 2 August 2025. An open-air party with house classics reinvented by the Urban Soul Orchestra, DJs and live vocalists.
  
  

Cromer Lifeboat Day

Approx. 20 min from Deer’s Glade
RNLI Cromer Lifeboat Station

• 3 August 2025 (9am–3pm). A free family event with open stations, stalls and water safety demonstrations.
  
  

Norfolk Carnivals

Summer is carnival season in North Norfolk! Expect music, parades, food and seaside fun for all ages.

• Wells Carnival (1–10 August 2025, Carnival Day 9 August) – Approx. 50 min
  
  
  
  • Sandcastle competitions, gillying (crabbing), live music and more.
    
    
• Sheringham Carnival (3–7 August 2025, Parade 6 August) – Approx. 20 min
  
  
  
  • Packed with live entertainment.
    
    
• Cromer Carnival (16–22 August 2025, Carnival Day 20 August) – Approx. 20 min
  
  
  
  • Car boot sales, craft stalls and plenty of family-friendly activities.
    
    

Wherever you go in North Norfolk this summer, there’s an adventure waiting for you and the kids! Enjoy!